French Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Wounded
One of CMA CGM’s vessels, the San Antonio, was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in crew injuries and damage to the ship. This incident marks the latest disruption in the vital shipping lane amidst the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has significantly impacted global oil trade. France stated it was not the target of the attack, and injured crew members have received medical attention. The company had previously reported a separate incident involving warning shots fired at one of its vessels in the strait.
John Q. Hosedrinker